A gift for the wife...

Robert Hall

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• Nov 25, 2010

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As some of you know my wife shoots the smaller format 4x5 and we have recently added a new member to the family, a 4x5 Wista.

It looked a bit naked so I decided to kill 2 birds with one stone and build a leather case for it. Included are a couple of pictures of said case. It should make a nice gift for her for the holidays.

 

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Sirius Glass

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• Nov 25, 2010

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Beautiful camera and great leatherwork.

"Ashes Than Dust"? What am I missing?

 

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Robert Hall

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• Nov 25, 2010

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Thanks.

The quotation is from Jack London:

“I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”

Its one of Tif's favorites.

 

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• Nov 25, 2010

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A great gift that you made with your own hands Robert that I'm sure your wife will cherish.

 

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• Nov 25, 2010

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Beautiful gift, as is the quotation.

 

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• Nov 25, 2010

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Wow, cool case! Beautiful work.

 

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• Nov 25, 2010

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That's great!!

 

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• Nov 25, 2010

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love takes many forms...and that was truly from the heart
happy holiday Robert!!
Best, Peter

 

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• Nov 26, 2010

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Wow, you made that yourself? Beautiful work. I would be thrilled to receive such a gift.

 

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Robert Hall

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• Nov 26, 2010

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Thanks folks you're all very kind. Tif loves bags so it should be a big hit on our trip over Christmas.

 

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• Nov 26, 2010

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That is wonderful work, you outta be proud!

Jeff

 

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• Nov 30, 2010

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Am I expected to keep this a secret?

 

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Robert Hall

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• Nov 30, 2010

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No, it's actually been a joint venture. She tells me what she likes and I do my best to make it happen.

 

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• Nov 30, 2010

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Robert,

That's just a wonderful gift.

My wife has a 7x17 camera in need of a case.....when can you have it finished?

 

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Robert Hall

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• Dec 1, 2010

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It takes about a day and a half to make. I think that would look pretty cool.

 

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• Dec 1, 2010

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fantastic job Robert!